Wedding IdeasWedding Ceremony and Decorations

Give guests a place to mingle between dance breaks by creating a lounge area at your reception. Fill the space with couches or chairs and plenty of pillows to sink into. Its the perfect way to keep everyone in on the party even when they are resting. Really want to? Close off the area with curtains to create a VIP vibe.

Send guests home feeling taken care of by having your valets place small favors or end-of-the-night snacks in guests cars before handing over the keys. No valets? Set out baskets of the gifts, such as soft eye masks with notes that say "Sleep tight!" or even hangover kits (filled with Aspirin, water and snacks) for guests to grab on their way out of the reception venue. If you’ve arranged bus or shuttle transportation, have a favor waiting on board for guests.

You worked hard on figuring out that seating chart, so get the dinner conversation started by showing guests how they are connected. Create a sign that shows the relationships between the guests who will be sitting next to each other—it will help break the ice for those who have not already met.